Arrow Lake ungesagt

"I would like to see you try," Sarah murmured inbetween Mahler's words, but did not otherwise interrupt him until he had finished talking. With all the teasing and sceptical attitude about Mahler's world Sunspire domination plans, there was something oddly gratifying in his hypothetical offer. He was not a suitor that one would dismiss right away. Handsome, intelligent and cleverly cunning. He did not annoy her and took her own sharp witticisms ruefully. 

Under different circumstances she would consider. Frankly speaking... why not now? If she was very honest with herself, she was no less selfish that Mahler was. Would it not be easier to bring someone in this world, who knew nothing about your past and therefore did not judge you for your mistakes, rather than fail at mending familial relationships that had already turned to dust. Do one last good thing before she died. Have someone, who loved you unconditionally, even if it was for a while. 

"Let's assume I hypothetically agree to take part in your grand plan. What is the price?" Sarah asked, no longer joking around. She was considering.